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Emmetsburg

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.792
State:
Iowa

Emmetsburg is a city located in Palo Alto County, Iowa. Emmetsburg has a 2026 population of 3,598. It is also the county seat of Palo Alto County. Emmetsburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,699 in 2020.

The median household income in Emmetsburg is $55,833 with a poverty rate of 15.23%. The median age in Emmetsburg is 44.7 years: 44.5 years for males, and 46.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 110.6 males.

3.6K
Total Population
949
Density (mi²)
-17 -0.47%
Growth

Emmetsburg Population

Emmetsburg Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,598-17-0.47%
20253,615-17-0.47%
20243,632-2-0.06%
20233,634120.33%
20223,622-51-1.39%
20213,673-28-0.76%
20203,699210.57%
20193,678-19-0.51%
20183,697-60-1.6%
20173,757120.32%
20163,745-50-1.32%
20153,795-10-0.26%
20143,80520.05%
20133,803-43-1.12%
20123,846-24-0.62%
20113,870-25-0.64%
20103,895-9-0.23%
20003,958180.46%
19903,940-681-14.74%
19804,62147111.35%
19704,1502636.77%
19603,8871273.38%
19503,76038611.44%
19403,37450917.77%
19302,8651033.73%
19202,76200%

Median Age

Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 46.6 years
Male: 44.5 years

Emmetsburg Adults

There are 2,976 adults, (934 of whom are seniors) in Emmetsburg.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,732 (47.5%)
Male: 1,916 (52.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Emmetsburg includes 95.86% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,49795.86%
Two or more races581.59%
Asian461.26%
Other race441.21%
Black or African American30.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race441.21%
Two or more races360.99%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,49795.86%
Asian461.26%
Two or more races220.6%
Black or African American30.08%

Emmetsburg Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Emmetsburg 's average per capita income is $39,098. Household income levels show a median of $55,833. The poverty rate stands at 15.23%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$103,281-
Families$89,659$93,412
Households$55,833$73,263
Non Families$36,250$49,624

$39,098

Average Income

$55,833

Median Household Income

15.23%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)